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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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